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May
20
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Two Washington residents abducted as part of Gaza aid flotilla

Advocates warn they may face torture by Israeli prison guards Two residents of Washington State have been abducted by Israeli
3 min read
May
01
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Why did UW remove its Middle East Center director?

It may be the latest sign of an erosion of academic freedom to criticize Israel On March 27, the University
2 min read
Apr
27
Crowd gathers for vigil with Justice for Kai Sorem image screenshot

Seattle activist Kai Sorem killed by Philippine military

Community members held a vigil on Saturday night to mourn the killing of 26-year-old Seattle activist Kai Sorem by the
5 min read
Feb
13
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Enter 2026, a year of struggle

Wow, what a January. You could say 2026 started off on the wrong foot. It kicked off with the U.
5 min read
Sep
30
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Washington State resident and Gaza Flotilla participant intercepted by Israeli navy

Live updates are being posted at the top of the article. Scroll down for the original text. Oct. 7 8:
8 min read
Sep
08
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ICE and CBP are disappearing Washingtonians. What does that mean?

A human rights watchdog alleges the federal agencies have grossly violated international law A new report from the University of
7 min read
Aug
31
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60+ Seattle journalists pen open letter condemning Israel’s killings of Palestinian colleagues

This post has been updated with additional signers of the open letter. A collective of 72 Seattle-area journalists and media
4 min read
Jul
18
Chart shows dramatic increase in budgeted and actual police litigation expenses

Spending on Seattle Police Department settlements went over budget by 94% over the last decade

New data from the Seattle City Budget Office (CBO) shows the city spent nearly twice the amount of money it
3 min read
Jun
11
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Activists blockade Seattle Federal Building for 14 hours in protest of ICE arrests

Hundreds of community members participated in a 14-hour-long protest against ICE at the Seattle Federal Building this Tuesday, June 10.
6 min read
Jun
03
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Raids, victories and fear: Where Washington stands after almost six months of Trump’s immigration crackdown

Nearly six months into his second administration, U.S. President Donald Trump’s xenophobic crackdown has created an atmosphere of
6 min read